1987 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 2,825 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (148 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac Firebird. (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1987 Pontiac Firebird.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1987 Pontiac Firebird (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (196 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Pontiac Firebird | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
| Model | Firebird | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2825 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
